Cusseta-Chattahoochee County, Georgia Demographics & Population 2026

Population Overview

Cusseta-Chattahoochee County is a small city located in Georgia, within Chattahoochee County. The total population is 8,887. It ranks as the 124th most populous out of 669 Census-designated places in Georgia.

Age Demographics

The median age in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County is 24.4 years. This is 35% lower than the state median of 37.6 years. Only 14.8% of residents are under 18, indicating fewer families with children.

Economy, Income & Housing

The median household income in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County is $61,042. This is 21% lower than the state median of $77,353. It is also 24% lower than the national median of $80,734. The poverty rate stands at 14.0%. This is 4% higher than the state poverty rate of 13.4%. The unemployment rate is 9.0%. This is 76% higher than the state rate of 5.1%. The median home value is $102,700. Housing costs are 66% lower than the state median of $303,300. With a home-value-to-income ratio of just 1.7x, Cusseta-Chattahoochee County is one of the most affordable housing markets in the area. 39.3% of occupied housing units are owner-occupied. This homeownership rate is 40% lower than the state average of 65.7%.

Race & Ethnicity

The largest racial or ethnic group in Cusseta-Chattahoochee County is White (non-Hispanic), making up 54.1% of the population. Black or African American residents account for 19.3%. The Hispanic or Latino population is significantly higher than the state average (17.9% vs 11.0%).

Education

29.6% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher. This is 15% lower than the state rate of 34.9%. Nationally, 35.7% of adults hold at least a bachelor's degree. The high school graduation rate (or equivalent) is 96.5%.

Data Sources & Methodology

All demographic data for Cusseta-Chattahoochee County, Georgia is sourced from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 2020–2024 5-Year Estimates. The ACS collects data from approximately 3.5 million households annually and pools five years of responses so that even small communities can be measured, though the margin of error widens as the population falls. Comparisons are made against Georgia state averages and national averages calculated from the same dataset. Rankings reflect the city's position among all 669 Census-designated places in Georgia. Read more about how these figures are produced on our methodology page, or visit data.census.gov for official data.